Family & Education, Illinois
Childcare Center cost in Chicago, IL
A typical Childcare Center figure in Chicago is about $1,575 per month, about 13% above the national figure of $1,400.
Typical cost
Typical in Chicago
$1,575
per month
- On the low end
- $900
- On the high end
- $2,700
Estimated from national price data, adjusted for the cost of living in Chicago. Not a quote.
What moves the price
- Age
- Full vs part time
- Location
- Teacher ratios
- Meals
Ways to pay less
- Use employer dependent care FSA
- Consider a nanny share
- Look at co-ops
- Ask about sibling discounts
- Tour licensed centers
Childcare Center in similar cities
| Place | Typical | Range |
|---|---|---|
| Chicago, IL | $1,575 | $900 to $2,700 |
| National typical | $1,400 | $800 to $2,400 |
| Naperville, IL | $1,535 | $876 to $2,630 |
| Aurora, IL | $1,450 | $828 to $2,485 |
| Joliet, IL | $1,405 | $804 to $2,410 |
| Anaheim, CA | $1,640 | $936 to $2,810 |
| Concord, CA | $1,730 | $988 to $2,965 |
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Questions people ask
Childcare Center in Chicago: what does it cost?
In Chicago, IL, Childcare Center typically costs about $1,575 per month, with most prices between $900 and $2,700.
Why is Chicago higher than the national price?
This estimate moves the national figure halfway with what the workers behind Childcare Center earn in Chicago, from federal wage data, and halfway with the local cost of living. Together they put Chicago about 13% above the national figure.
Is this a quote?
No. It is an estimate built from national price data and local cost of living. A local pro will price your actual job.